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English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, education provider with NZQA category 1 status, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement support to adult migrants and people from refugee and asylum backgrounds throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

With 21 centres spanning from Whangarei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 350 staff and 800 volunteers annually supports more than 8,000 learners. We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and we are looking for your help to achieve this.
  
Our Napier Centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in relief work, supporting former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills in Hastings and Napier.

Who you are:

You’ll be an experienced Teacher who has lived or taught in New Zealand for at least a few years or perhaps you’ve worked with adult learners, either way you are well versed in NZ cultural practices but still have empathy for the challenges of adapting to a new country.  You are creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and take pride in delivering a truly learner-centred curriculum.
  
What’s coming up?

• Business Contract opportunities during business hours and evenings coming up, with a focus on workplace English and general communication.
• We can also offer one-to-one private tuition contracts, variable hours, learner home based under a self-employed contractor arrangement, $57.90 per hour plus GST.
• $50.34 per hour teaching rate, Hasting and Napier location, casual contract.

  
Is this you?

• Tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. post-grad certification or diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
• New Zealand teaching qualification (ideally primary) or NCALNE (Voc) is desirable but not essential.
• Experienced in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to beginner learners.
• Experience delivering online teaching and/or a good understanding of technology for teaching is desirable.
• A learner centred approach with the ability to be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style.
• A motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

  
What we offer?  

ELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.  

Position description
The position description for this role can be found at the link below. Please copy and paste it into your browser: https://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/JobDescriptionTeacher

To apply:  

Click "Apply For Job" now! Applications close at 5pm on 9 May 2025. We may begin scheduling interviews as applications come in.

To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, contact us via email at hr@englishlanguage.org.nz 

Applicants for this position must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand, with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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